Exacum naviculare - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
naviculare
ID:
684927
Status:
valid
Authors:
Klack.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 84: 77 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000684260
Common Names
- Naviculare Exacum
- Naviculate Exacum
- Boat-shaped Exacum
Searching for Exacum naviculare? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Exacum naviculare (also called Naviculate Exacum, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands. The plant has small white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The leaves are narrow and lanceolate.
Uses & Benefits
Exacum naviculare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, cold, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Exacum naviculare is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Searching for Exacum naviculare? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Exacum naviculare is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in the spring or summer. Cuttings should be about 4-6 inches long and taken from the tips of the stems. Remove the lower leaves and dip the cut end in a rooting hormone. Plant the cuttings in a well-draining potting mix and keep them in a bright, indirect light. Water the cuttings regularly and they should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Exacum naviculare
Exacum naviculare is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Exacum naviculare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Exacum naviculare?
Exacum naviculare
What type of plant is Exacum naviculare?
A flowering plant
Where is Exacum naviculare found?
It is found in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia
Species in the Exacum genus
Exacum loheri, Exacum nanum, Exacum paucisquamum, Exacum tenue, Exacum affine, Exacum amplexicaule, Exacum anamallayanum, Exacum anisopterum, Exacum appendiculatum, Exacum arabicum, Exacum atropurpureum, Exacum axillare, Exacum bulbilliferum, Exacum caeruleum, Exacum conglomeratum, Exacum courtallense, Exacum decapterum, Exacum dipterum, Exacum divaricatum, Exacum dolichantherum, Exacum emirnense, Exacum exiguum, Exacum fruticosum, Exacum giganteum, Exacum gracile, Exacum hamiltonii, Exacum hoffmannii, Exacum humbertii, Exacum intermedium, Exacum klackenbergii, Exacum lawii, Exacum linearifolium, Exacum lokohense, Exacum macranthum, Exacum marojejyense, Exacum microcarpum, Exacum millotii, Exacum naviculare, Exacum nossibeense, Exacum nummularifolium, Exacum oldenlandioides, Exacum pallidum, Exacum pedunculatum, Exacum penninerve, Exacum petiolare, Exacum pteranthum, Exacum pumilum, Exacum quinquenervium, Exacum radicans, Exacum rotundifolium,
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,
References
Jens Klackenberg (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906097-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.